freeze-drying

present participle of freeze-dry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze-drying
Verb
  • From Madagascar to Nepal, young people have been driving protests, their grievances specific to each nation but broadly tied to weariness with corruption, crime, opaque governance and evaporating economic opportunities.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Maricopa County also has to wrestle with its costly summer fuel blend, which is designed to prevent gas from evaporating in the heat, creating less pollution.
    Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The interior cabinet even includes a heat vent for further drying and warming gear.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Select the heated dry cycle or leave the dishwasher door slightly ajar to promote drying after the cycle completes.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • To combat that, find a sunscreen that can protect you from UV rays and the dehydrating effects of flying.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The Ohio State team specifically focused on shiitake and button mushrooms, cultivating the fungi before dehydrating them for long-term viability.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Freeze-drying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-drying. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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